Kibbeh Khamoustah

This traditionally Kurdish dish is delicious, fresh, and flavorful! The beef dumplings are enjoyed in a soup that is loaded with Swiss Chard. This will be your newest family favorite!

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minGluten Free

This traditionally Kurdish dish is delicious, fresh, and flavorful! The beef dumplings are enjoyed in a soup that is loaded with Swiss Chard. This will be your newest family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Ground beef(85% lean)
  • 1 tbsp Salad oil
  • 1 tbsp Matzo meal
  • 1 tbsp Semolina
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 6 piece(s) Garlic, chopped
  • 10 cup Scallions, chopped
  • 6 piece(s) Spinach, chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Fry ground beef in a small amount of oil.
  2. Prepare the dough by mixing matzo meal, semolina, water, and salt.
  3. Wet hands and shape into walnut-sized pieces.
  4. Roll out dough into a small circle and fill with 1 Tablespoon of meat.
  5. Seal the dough. Continue until all the dough and meat is used.
  6. In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil and fry garlic until golden.
  7. Add the scallions and Swiss chard. Mix well.
  8. Cook about 10 minutes.
  9. Cover with water and continue to cook until boiling.
  10. Add lemon juice, to taste (optional).
  11. Add stuffed dough to soup and cook 15 more minutes.

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